Head gasket
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==Damage caused by a blown head gasket== | ==Damage caused by a blown head gasket== | ||
Time is of the essence when replacing a blown head gasket. If the car overheats, it can warp the cylinder head, especially if it's aluminum. If it warps too much, it will have to be discarded. | Time is of the essence when replacing a blown head gasket. If the car overheats, it can warp the cylinder head, especially if it's aluminum. If it warps too much, it will have to be discarded. | ||
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| + | It can also take out the whole bottom end of your engine: broken or bent pistons and rods, cracked block, etc. | ||
==Reasons why head gaskets fail== | ==Reasons why head gaskets fail== | ||
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